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Australia’s health system is one of the best in the world, providing safe and affordable health care for all Australians. It is jointly run by all levels of Australian government – federal, state and territory, and local.
Health care in Australia operates under a shared public-private model underpinned by the Medicare system, the national single-payer funding model. State and territory governments operate public health facilities where eligible patients receive care free of charge.
The main roles of each level of government in Australia’s health system are: The Australian Government: supports access to, and regulates, private health insurance. State and territory governments: deliver community-based and preventive services (for example, cancer screening and immunisation), ambulance services, and address complaints.
Australia’s health 2024 is the 19th biennial health report of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. This edition’s full product suite comprises: Australia’s health: topic summaries. Good health is important – it influences not just how we feel, but also how we go about our everyday lives.
Australia’s health system is one of the best in the world, providing safe and affordable health care for all Australians. It is jointly run by all levels of Australian government – federal, state and territory, and local.
Australia has a regionally administered, universal public health insurance program (Medicare) that is financed through general tax revenue and a government levy. Enrollment is automatic for citizens, who receive free public hospital care and substantial coverage for physician services, pharmaceuticals, and certain other services.
Australia’s health 2024: in brief presents a summary of the state of health in Australia, with key findings on the health system, the health of Australians and factors that can influence our health.
Healthcare in Australia is enhanced through Primary Health Networks or PHNs. There are 31 PHNs across the country. They are responsible for supporting community health centers, hospitals, doctors, and nurses. PHNs also coordinate activities between different parts of the healthcare system.
GPs, specialist care, and pharmaceuticals are subsidized through Medicare and PBS. Long-term care in nursing homes is provided by private and public facilities, some of which are federally subsidized residential facilities that require a needs assessment. Permanent residential care is means-tested.
Australia boasts universal public healthcare. All permanent Australian residents have access to Medicare, the state health care provider, and this is paid for through taxes: nobody has to worry about soaring monthly premiums.